Harvard University is facing a major financial blow after the Trump administration froze $2.2 billion in federal funding this week. The prestigious institution has refused to comply with a series of government demands relating to antisemitism and diversity policies. Today, we're unpacking what's happened in this unprecedented standoff between one of America's most elite universities and the White House.

Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski
Producer: Orla Maher

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Today's headlines include:

Housing Minister Clare O’Neil and Shadow Housing Minister Michael Sukkar have clashed over affordable housing policy during a debate at the National Press Club.

Chinese airlines have reportedly been ordered to pause all purchases from U.S. aviation manufacturing giant Boeing. 

Rebel forces in Sudan have declared a rival government, two years since civil war broke out in the region. 

And today’s good news: Two men have set a new speed climbing record in the Swiss Alps. 

Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy Tassell
Producer: Emma Gillespie

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The story of an IVF mixup that led to a woman giving birth to a stranger’s baby has made global headlines this month. The Brisbane fertility clinic at its centre has launched an investigation, blaming the bungle on “human error”. In today’s deep dive, we’ll explore what happened, the legal questions raised by this story, and what it could mean for the future of Australia's assisted fertility industry.

Listen: Can Australia keep up with the booming IVF industry?

Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimons
Producer: Orla Maher

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The Prime Minister and the Opposition leader have responded to reports that Russia is seeking to base its aircraft at an Indonesian military airport.

The Victorian Government has announced the entire board of the state’s school curriculum authority have been fired. 

The Trump administration has canceled $US2.2 billion in grants to Harvard University, after the institution refused to comply with a list of demands from the White House. 

And today’s good news: The International Cricket Council has announced an initiative to support the development of Afghanistan’s Women’s cricket. 

Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimons
Producer: Elliot Lawry

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With less than three weeks until the Federal Election, first-time home buyers have become a big campaign focus for both major parties. It comes after Labor and the Coalition unveiled their housing policies over the weekend. Labor is promising to cut home deposits for first-time buyers from 20% to 5%, while the Opposition wants to make some mortgage repayments tax deductible. In today's deep dive, we'll break down the latest on these housing policy announcements, and discuss what they could mean for young Aussies.

Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Harry Sekulich
Producer: Orla Maher

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Today's headlines include: 

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton have spruiked their parties’ new housing policies as election campaigning continues. 

A third of Australian school students are failing to reach minimum proficiency standards for maths, new research has found.

A teenager in the U.S. has been accused of killing his parents as part of a plan to assassinate Donald Trump. 

And today’s good news: A simple saliva test could change the way doctors screen for prostate cancer. 

Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy Tassell
Producer: Emma Gillespie

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Last week, the Fair Work Commission ruled against a Melbourne lawyer who was fired after chucking a sickie to attend the AFL Gather Round in Adelaide last year. The case has sparked a national conversation about sick leave, when it's appropriate to use it, and what rights employers have when they suspect an employee is lying about needing to take a day off.

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In today's good news podcast, we discuss the new accessibility feature on Brisbane's biggest bridge climb, the heartwarming moment Jack Black surprised a fan and the UK's biggest clean up!

Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski
Producer: Orla Maher

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Today's headlines include: 

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has responded to reports he was allegedly the target of a terror plot last year. 

The Bureau of Meteorology has warned a tropical cyclone will likely form off WA’s north coast this weekend. 

A woman believed to have been "wrongfully imprisoned” in Russia has been released after 15-months behind bars. 

And today's good news: Over 40% of the world’s electricity was generated by clean energy in 2024, according to a new report.

Hosts: Zara Seidler and Lucy Tassell
Producer: Emma Gillespie

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In the lead-up to the federal election (three weeks away!) TDA has interviewed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor, but we haven’t landed Opposition Leader Peter Dutton.

On today’s podcast, we break the fourth wall to bring you on our journey to interview the man who is trying to lead the Coalition to an election victory.

Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara Seidler 
Producer: Orla Maher

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